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Fireworks Shows Will Light Up the County
Fireworks will be lighting up Sequoyah County from end to end this week, as towns and organizations from Roland to Webbers Falls have fireworks shows planned to celebrate Independence Day. Sallisaw and Vian will be holding their fireworks shows on July 3, the shows at Webbers Falls and Lake Tenkiller will be on July 4, and Roland's show will be on July 5. Sallisaw's Freedom Fest Fireworks Show is sponsored annually by the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce, and it will be held at the Sallisaw High School campus. The show begins at dusk on Thursday. There will be no extra activities this year. For information contact the chamber at (918) 775-2558. The Vian Community Charitable Trust sponsors Vian's celebration, which begins with the annual Sons' and Daughters' Awards at 8 p.m. Thursday at the football stadium. The fireworks show follows, and will continue to 10 p.m. For information contact Suzanne Sullivan at (918) 773-7362. The popular Lake Tenkiller Fireworks Show (as seen in photo above) is sponsored by the Greater Tenkiller Area Association, near the south end of the lake. The show is funded by donations, and will be held on July 4. For more information contact John Ellis at (918) 776-5394 or email him at jhellis@sequoyahfuels.com. Webbers Falls fireworks show will be held at the city park at dusk on July 4. Roland's fireworks show is sponsored by the Roland Chamber of Commerce, and will begin at dusk on July 5. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
White House To Honor Sallisaw Man
Daryl Legg (3rd from left) is honored by the Cherokee Nation
Local resident Daryl Legg of Sallisaw will receive the "Champions of Change" award today from the White House. The award is given to ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things in their communities. Legg, who was previously sentenced to prison three times for drug possession in Arkansas and Oklahoma, now works for the Cherokee Nation as the Director of Vocational Programs. One of the programs that he oversees helps former prisoners get back on their feet after they are released from prison, helping them with jobs and housing. Legg serves as a role model through the Cherokee Nation and is proof that lives can be turned around with positive choices.
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Moffett Convenience Store Robbed
On June 29, at 11:15 pm, a little more than an hour ago, the Freddy's One Stop Convenience Store in Moffett was robbed at gunpoint by two dark complexioned male subjects brandishing a firearm. Both subjects came into the store wearing dark clothing and scarves over their faces.
A witness driving by observed the subjects prior to their entering the store. The suspects were observed leaving the scene in a red or maroon Nissan Frontier four door pickup with a luggage rack on top. The witness followed the vehicle into Fort Smith but lost sight of the vehicle around the 1200 block of Garrison. The vehicle was last scene headed eastbound possibly toward Rogers Avenue.
Although authorities have released the above photo of the suspects, they have stated that due to poor picture quality the vehicle will be key in catching the suspects. Sequoyah County Sheriff Ron Lockhart urges anyone with any information to contact the Sheriff's Department at 918-775-9156 or the Sequoyah County Crime Stoppers at 918-404-HELP(4357).
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Muldrow Police Seek Information on Burglary
Muldrow Police are seeking information on a recent burglary at a Muldrow business, and published the above photo taken from a security camera. On the morning of April 19 the Sherry Mart was broken into, and a white car was believed to be related to the break in. Anyone with information is asked to please call the Muldrow Police Department at (918) 427-3296. A spokesman said, "We have a few leads, but if anyone say anything that morning, or knows anything, please call." Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
UPDATE: Four People Dead in Trailer Fire
Firefighters were called to a trailer fire in the Park Hill area at about 2:15 a.m. Friday. After the fire was extinguished, which took about 20 minutes, four bodies were found inside the trailer.
The Oklahoma Fire Marshall has an investigator on site working to determine the cause of the fire. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion, or loud "boom," before the fire. A relative reported two women, one man and a 3-year-old boy died in the fire. The mobile home owner, his wife and his daughter escaped the blaze. The mobile home is in South Breeze Mobile Manor park, south of Tahlequah. Stay tuned to THE MIX 105.1 or visit our website at www.kxmx.com for more local news stories.
Christian Mayberry's Story Goes National
Christian Mayberry's story has gone national. The now 17-year-old (shown above in his school photo in his sophomore year), who tries to recover from a brain injury suffered in an ATV wreck on Sept. 1 last year, now lives in a nursing home in Fort Smith, Ark. His parents, Kim and John Mayberry of Muldrow, believe the story behind his injury involves a cover-up. A national television host decided to tell Christian's story on the Internet. Nancy Grace, a legal commentator and former prosecutor, posted his story on her web site at www.hlntv.com. The story was written by Christo Taoushiani, and is titled, "Accident or Cover-up? Mother Fights for Son's Justice." Kim Mayberry said Thursday, "That should be his parents and the community fight for son's justice." The Mayberrys, Kim and John, are hoping Grace's story is well read, because, Kim explained, the more who read it, share it, and comment on the story, the more likely Nancy Grace is to feature it on her live television show. That means someone may come forward and offer rehabilitation for the young man. Kim said, "We are desparate to get him out of the nursing home and into rehab where he belongs." Christian suffered serious brain injury on Sept. 1, 2013, when he was reported to have been thrown from an ATV. But an investigation by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and the district attorney's office found there may be more to the story. Since the accident it was uncovered by investigators that an 18-year-old, Kyle Lewis Brannon, now 19, was allegedly involved in cleaning up the area around the accident scene, and those involved left Christian lying by the roadside for three hours before calling for help. Brannon was charged with obstruction of justice, and he has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. His next court date is Aug. 8, when a district judge will set the time and day for the trial. The Mayberrys, through information from investigative reports, now believe a woman is also involved. They believe Angela Landon Gray, 39, of Muldrow was driving the ATV when it was wrecked. An eye witness reported seeing her drive the ATV before the wreck. According to other witnesses, Gray was drunk, and it is believed she called for Brannon and a juvenile, who is unnamed, to help clean up the wreck scene. Kim pointed out that hospital tests after Christian was hospitalized showed he had no alcohol in his system. The Mayberrys filed a civil lawsuit against Gray in Sequoyah County District Court on May 15, accusing her of negligence. They ask for more than $75,000 and for help with medical bills. In the meantime, Gray, who was employed in food service for the Muldrow School System, was let go from her job this week. School administrators said the dismissal was a financial decision due to funding cuts. As all that continues, Christian works to recover from his injury. Kim said he has no control on his left side, but he has begun to talk, some. Kim said, "He needs intensive rehabilitation." That's something the Mayberrys need financial help with, and donations may be made at Arvest Banks or at www.youcaring.com. Friends and well-wishers may also keep up with Christian's recovery progress at www.facebook.com/prayformayberry. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
All Tenkiller Swim Beaches Open
All U.S. Army Corps of Engineer-managed swim beaches at Lake Tenkiller are open. The Cookson Bend swim beach reopened at noon Thursday after test results on Monday showed E. coli levels at unacceptable ranges for swimming, and the beach was closed again. A Corps spokesman reported earlier that three beaches, at Snake Creek, Chicken Creek and Cookson Bend, were closed on June 13 due to unacceptable ranges of E. coli for swimming. The Corps reported earlier that two of the beaches were reopened, but that one remained closed. As of Thursday, all three beaches were open. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
State Legislators Report on Session
The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Luncheon, held Wednesday at the Carl Albert College Sallisaw Campus, was attended by both state and local elected officials. Above District 2 County Commissioner Steve Carter, left, visits after the luncheon with State Rep. John Bennett (R-Sallisaw), State Senator Mark Allen (R-Spiro) and State Rep. Ed Cannaday (D-Porum). During his report on the state's latest legislative session, Allen told the group, "We need a cap on our Gross Production Tax." Allen said drillers for oil and gas had left eastern Oklahoma and it's natural gas for the more expensive oil in western Oklahoma. "We had no incentive to drill here, so we brought them back in." Allen and Bennett both said they were proud of the bill that allows veterans, and others, to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy, also known as HBOT, for traumatic brain injury. That could help as many as 40,000 afflicted veterans, it has been reported. Bennett also spoke about the state budget and how, while most core government services had to take a decrease in funding, the legislature was able to increase funding for common education and public safety. Bennett said he and Allen also supported bills that aided small business, and were proud of the bill that outlawed the sale of synthetic drugs in Oklahoma that is ". . .killing our kids," Bennett said. Cannaday told the crowd, "I am the point person for education for the Democratic party." A retired educator, Cannaday serves on several common education committees. He said he was proud of House Bill 2625, which dealt with holding back third-grade students who could not pass a reading test, and which Cannaday co-sponsored. The bill modified the required retention of third-grade students who could not pass the test, and provided remediation. At the conclusion of his report, Cannaday, an inspired speaker when it comes to education, admitted to the group that, on the conclusion of his first term in office, he received the "Mouth of the House" award. Chamber President Gary Winton announced that Sallisaw's Health and Wellness Center was the chamber's Business of the Month, and presented the award. Winton noted that the Health and Wellness Center is non-profit and funded by federal dollars. The center offers health care based on income, and served over 5,000 county residents in the past year. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Health and Wellness Center Honored by Chamber
Sallisaw's Health and Wellness Center was named the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month at the chamber's annual Legislative Luncheon Wednesday at Carl Albert State College Sallisaw Campus. Chamber President Gary Winton presented the award to, from his left, Brooke Lattimore, COO; Connie Olcott, marketing director; Teresa Noah, QA/PI Coordinator; Teresa Huggins, CEO; and Roxanne Brewer, director of nursing. Winton noted that the Health and Wellnness Center is non-profit and funded by federal dollars. The center offers health care based on income, and served over 5,000 county residents in the past year. Chamber members also heard reports from the county's state legislators State Representatives John Bennett and Ed Cannaday and State Senator Mark Allen. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Sequoyah County Election Results
Sequoyah County Election Results for June 24th, 2014
The following results are for Sequoyah County polling locations only.
Democratic Ballot
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
JACK C HERRON, JR 230
IVAN HOLMES 133
FREDA DESKIN 413
JOHN COX 1186
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR
PATRICK MICHAEL HAYES 421
JIM ROGERS 951
CONNIE JOHNSON 502
FOR UNITED STATES
REPRESENTATIVE DIST 02
EARL E EVERETT 1126
JOSHUA HARRIS-TILL 693
Republican Ballot
FOR GOVERNOR
MARY FALLIN 743
DAX EWBANK 114
CHAD MOODY 222
JOY HOFMEISTER 641
BRIAN S KELLY 270
JANET COSTELLO BARESSI 141
FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
JOHN DOAK 631
BILL VINER 332
FOR CORPORATION COMMISSIONER
CLIFF BRANAN 469
TODD HEITT 491
JIM INHOFE 848
ERICK PAUL WYATT 78
EVELYN L ROGERS 80
ROB MOYE 31
D JEAN MCBRIDE-SAMUELS 28
JAMES LANKFORD 425
JASON WEGER 34
ANDY CRAIG 45
T W SHANNON 469
RANDY BROGDON 31
ERIC C MCCRAY 30
KEVIN CROW 26
FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
DARREL ROBERTSON 244
MARKWAYNE MULLIN 822
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BRIAN KUESTER 748
ANNE MIZE 288
***These results will remain unofficial until certified by the Sequoyah County Election Board.
Laci Scoggins Funeral Will Be Friday
Services for Lacy Scoggins, 14, of Keota will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Keota School Auditorium under direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Miss Scoggins died at 7:28 a.m. Monday when she lost control of the 2009 Chevrolet she was driving on a rural road in Haskell County. The car went off the road, and rolled one-half time, striking a tree and coming to rest on its top, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. (OHP). The OHP reported Miss Scoggins expired at the scene, but was pinned in the vehicle and freed by Keota Fire and Rescue with the Jaws of Life. Viewing will be at the Keota Viewing Chapel, and burial will be in the Keota Cemetery under direction of the Mallory Funeral Home. The funeral home has set up a memorial for Miss Scoggins on their web site at www.mallory.org, where photos of her may be shared by friends and family. Details of the service will also be posted on the web site later. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Fireworks Limited to July 3 and 4 in Sallisaw
Fireworks stands opened this week, in anticipation of the Fourth of July, and the City of Sallisaw is reminding everyone of the local and state regulations governing the selling and setting off of fireworks. In Sallisaw, the personal use of fireworks is allowed in the city limits from 10 a.m. to midnight on July 3 and 4 only. Fireworks cannot be sold, discharged or stands placed in the downtown business district. The downtown district is generally described as lying south of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and north of East Chickasaw Avenue, and between North Wheeler Avenue and North Elm Street. Fireworks, by state statute, can be sold between June 15 and July 4 and on Jan. 1 of each year. To sell fireworks, one must obtain a retail license from the State Fire Marshall's office. Usually the fireworks distributor assists with this license as they must obtain a wholesale license as well. Sallisaw requires a permit for a fireworks stand, booth or tent, to ensure the minimum guideline for distance from highways, roadways, combustible material and structures are met. Inspection of electrical or fuel powered generators are conducted prior to a stand opening to ensure electrical and fire hazards are minimized. The permit and inspections are $25. For more information contact the city at (918) 775-6241. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
UPDATE: Deceased Bike Rider Identified
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) had released the name of a motorcycle rider killed in a crash Monday. Jason Neeley was declared dead at the scene of the wreck that occurred at about 6:49 p.m. Monday. According to the OHP report, Neeley was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle west on Interstate 40 when, for an unknown reason, he crashed into the back of a semi-tractor trailer. The driver of the truck, Dung Nguyen, 45, of Rosemead, Calif., was not injured. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Vian Appoints New Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council Member
On Monday evening, the Vian City Council, at a special meeting, filled several City Council positions.
Verlita Meade, who had been serving as the city's Vice Mayor, received an unanimous vote for the position of mayor of the City of Vian. Meade had served two terms as Vice Mayor prior to tonight's appointment. Kenneth Johnson formerly held the position of mayor prior to his resignation.
Current council member Dennis Fletcher was appointed to the position of Vice Mayor. Rick Peoples was also sworn in as a new council member.
Also discussed at the meeting were employment issues. The council went into executive session for discussion of this matter. No action was taken. The board also voted to obtain a K9 training package after a demonstration by the Oklahoma State Drug Task Force Unit.
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Muldrow Man Enters Guilty Plea in U.S. Court
A Muldrow man pleaded guilty to possession of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors last week in U.S. District Court in Muskogee. A court official said James Christopher Cooke, 38, faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, five years to life on supervision and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge was a result from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Cooke was indicted in March. The indictment alleged that from September to December 2012, Cooke knowingly possessed and attempted to possess materials that contained visual depictions involving the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, which had been transported in interstate commerce by computer. The defendant will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshal Service pending sentencing. Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States in the case. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Cherokee Nation Pledges to Preserve Schoolhouse
The Cherokee Nation and its businesses announced Monday they are pledging $120,000 to Dwight Mission for the restoration and preservation of the mission's old schoolhouse that was built nearly 100 years ago. The tribe's contribution is being matched dollar for dollar by The Walton Family Foundation. The 1917, three-story structure served as the main building on the mission campus where missionaries provided education and instruction to native students. It was historically used as a schoolhouse but also served as offices and a 200-seat auditorium. The project will preserve the history of the building and Dwight Mission, as well as increase capacity and enhance programs. A place that once served as the first mission for Native Americans west of the Mississippi River is now home to a camp and conference center, serving more than 3,000 guests each year. Along with traditional summer camps, Dwight Mission hosts families and organizations for reunions, conferences and retreats. Dwight Mission was established in 1820 near Russellville, Ark., and was relocated to its present-day location near Sallisaw in 1829. The Indian Mission Training School served students for 119 years, offering practical instruction, academics and religious teaching until it closed in 1948. It reopened in 1951 as a camp and conference center and continues to serve thousands of guests each year. To learn more visit www.dwightmission.org. Stay with KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director.
Muldrow Woman Killed in Wreck
A Muldrow woman, Jessica Poff, 21, was killed in a one-car crash at 12:29 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 40, at Mile Marker 323 eastbound, two miles east of Muldrow. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported Poff was a passenger in a 1999 Chevrolet Venture van driven by Kayla Sweeten, 21, from Fort Smith. According to the OHP report, Sweeten lost control of the van, which left the right side of the road and overturned one and a half times, striking a tree. Sweeten was pinned for 31 minutes and Poff was pinned for one hour and 20 minutes before both were extricated by the Muldrow and Roland Fire Departments. Poff was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple injuries. Her body was transported to Agents Funeral Home in Sallisaw at the request of the medical examiner's office in Tulsa. Sweeten was transported by Pafford EMS to Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, then transferred to Mercy Hospital Fort Smith with multiple injuries. She is listed in stable condition. A third passenger, a 7-month-old baby whose name was withheld, was treated and released at Sparks Regional Medical Center. The OHP reported seat belts and a car seat were in use in the van. The cause of the wreck is still under investigation. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
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Texas Couple Injured in Motorcycle Crash
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported a Texas couple was injured in a motorcycle crash Thursday when the bike's back wheel began losing air. The crash occurred at 10:54 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 40 at Mile Marker 302 eastbound, about six miles west of Sallisaw. The OHP reported James Statts, 52, of Garland, Texas, the driver, was transported by Pafford EMS to Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith where he was treated and released. The passenger, Hilde Statts, 58, also from Garland, was transported by Pafford EMS to Sparks Regional Medical Center where she was admitted in stable condition with trunk, arm and leg injuries. The OHP reported James Statts lost control of the 2006 Harley Davidson when the back tire began losing air, and the motorcycle overturned throwing both the driver and passenger. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Hospitalized Bike Rider Identified
The man injured in what is believed at first to have been a bike-truck collision was identified Thursday by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). John Beasley, 43, of Fort Smith was admitted to Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith and was reported in stable condition with multiple injuries following the fall from his bicycle. The OHP reported Beasley was riding his bicycle on U.S. Highway 64 east of Roland at about 12:15 a.m. Thursday. The OHP trooper reported Beasley apparently fell from the bicycle or was buffeted by a semi-truck causing him to lose control and fall in the traffic lane. The bicycle was then truck by a 2003 Chevrolet pickup driven by Shane Moore, 44, of Roland. Moore was not injured in the crash. According to the OHP report, it was not determined if Beasley was struck by the truck. The OHP trooper reported there was an odor of alcohol on Beasley. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Two Swim Beaches Re-opened
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District hoped to reopen swim beaches at Snake Creek and Cookson Bend on Lake Tenkiller Thursday, after testing confirmed E. coli levels are within acceptable range for freshwater swimming. The Chicken Creek swim beach will remain closed as testing showed higher than acceptable E. coli levels. Swim beaches at Snake Creek, Cookson Bend and Chicken Creek were closed June 13 after routine testing revealed elevated E. coli levels. A Corps spokesman explained E. coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of humans and animals. The bacteria can cause numerous illnesses to include diarrhea and infections to the urinary tract, respiratory system and bloodstream. Park rangers collect water samples from Corps lake swim areas every week. Testing is conducted by the Tulsa County Health Department. If a swim area fails to meet established water quality standards it is re-sampled within 24 hours. A second failure results in closure of the affected swim area. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Muldrow Father Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse
A Muldrow father entered a not guilty plea to child abuse charges Wednesday in Sequoyah County District Court in Sallisaw. Nathan Byrd, 27, of Muldrow is accused of raping his nine-month-old daughter, and causing other physical injuries, which were revealed during a health examination. The child was transported to Children's Hospital in Little Rock, and was released June 9, Muldrow police reported. Byrd's next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 6, when his case will be on Judge Larry Langley's disposition docket. Byrd is free on a $30,000 bond. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Early Primary Election Voting Underway
Early voting in the Oklahoma primary election begins Thursday and continues into Saturday. The regular primary election is Tuesday, June 24. Cindy Osborn, Sequoyah County Election Board secretary, said this week that early primary election voting is to be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Early voting will no longer be held on Monday due to a new state law. Those who wish to cast early ballots must do so at the election board office at 110 E. Creek in Sallisaw. They must bring a driver's license, an identification card or their voter registration card. On Tuesday voters may cast their ballots at their regular precinct places. For more information call (918) 75-2614. Stay tuned to kxmx or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Bike Rider Hit Near Roland
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), with the assistance of the Roland and Muldrow police departments, are investigating a vehicle and bike-rider crash that occurred at about 12:15 a.m. Thursday east of Roland on U.S. Highway 64. The OHP said the male bike rider was transported to an area hospital. A full report on the crash is expected to be released later Thursday. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Police Seek Brothers in Burglary Investigation
The Sallisaw Police Department is asking for the help of the public in locating two suspects in a major residential burglary investigation. Police are searching for Naamon J McCoy (AKA Stix) and his brother Jimmy Don McCoy (AKA JD) for allegedly being involved in a burglary of a Sallisaw residence on June 16 in which over $20,000 worth of jewelry and other items were stolen. Police also believe the brothers are responsible for stealing over $1,000 worth of electronics from WalMart.
Investigators tracked the brothers to their residence at the Garden Walk Apartments in Tahlequah but have not been able to contact them. The brothers are believed to be driving either a light silver Chrysler 300 with a paper tag or a black car with the passenger window broken out.
The Sallisaw Police Department is urging anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects to contact them immediately. They would also like to hear from anyone who might have purchased items from either of these suspects. If you have any information please contact the Sallisaw Police Department at 918-775-4141.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
A traffic stop by Sallisaw police on June 4 resulted in multiple drug-related charges against a Tennessee man. Jackson Clark Oakes, 19, of Brentwood, Tenn., is free on a $32,000 bond. He was charged June 12 in Sequoyah County District Court in Sallisaw with three counts of possession of a controlled, dangerous substance, maintaining a place for keeping or selling controlled substances and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Police reported Oakes was a passenger in his own vehicle, driven by another man, at the time of the traffic stop. According to the Sallisaw police report, the vehicle was stopped at the intersection of South Kerr Boulevard and West Ruth Street after officers noticed a large star crack in the vehicle's windshield. The driver and three passengers appeared nervous, and police asked for permission to search the vehicle. Oakes complied. Officers reported finding a glass smoking devise, small propane torch and small plastic bag with two small containers filled with a brown paste. The officers said the paste had the odor of marijuana. When asked if there were any other items in the vehicle, Oakes said there were none. But, during a search, the officers found a purple vile containing a liquid that field tested positive for LSD (lysergic acid), and several small bags containing a white crystalline substance and a white powder. The contents of one of the those bags tested positive for methamphetamine or Ecstasy. In a suitcase in the back of the vehicle, officers found $12,545. The officers noted that, "Nobody would claim ownership of any of the narcotics." The alleged drugs and money were seized. All four occupants of the vehicle were transported to the Sallisaw Jail, but only Oakes has been charged. His next court appearance is slated for Aug. 8 before District Judge Larry Langley. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Gore Man Facing 11 Rape, 6 Lewd Molestation Charges
A Gore man is facing 11 rape and 6 lewd molestation charges. Troy Sands, 32, was arrested on the charges Thursday, and is being held in the Sequoyah County Jail with no bond. The charges involve two girls, sisters, who Sands allegedly began raping and molesting when they were six and seven years old. The charges were filed Thursday in Sequoyah County District Court, and Sands was arrested the same day. According to the affidavit filed in the case by Muldrow Officer Nick Yoakum, Sands allegedly forced the two girls to have sex with him on numerous occasions between 2008 and 2010, beginning when the youngest girl was six and her sister seven. The allegations came to light when the girls' mother reported them to Muldrow police in March. A warrant was served on Sands Thursday (June 12) when he was taken into custody. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Rape Case Submitted to DA's Office
Muldrow police announced Tuesday that the investigation into an alleged rape, of a nine-month-old girl, has been turned over to the Sequoyah County District Attorney's office in Sallisaw, and formal charges are expected. It was reported that Nathan Byrd, 27, of Muldrow may be arraigned in district court on Wednesday. Byrd is accused of first-degree rape after a medical facility in Van Buren determined the child was suffering from physical and sexual abuse. After preliminary examinations, Byrd, the child's father, was arrested June 5 and booked on a first-degree rape charge. The following day a complete examination was done of the infant, and it was revealed she had a broken arm from about two weeks earlier and a skull fracture. The child was transported to Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was released June 9, Muldrow police reported. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
E. coli closes swim areas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District closed the Snake Creek, Chicken Creek and Cookson Bend swim beaches on Lake Tenkiller due to elevated bacteria levels, it was announced Monday. A Corps spokesman said routine water sampling revealed higher than acceptable levels of E. coli. Swimming areas at those locations will remain closed until further sampling concludes the beaches are safe. The closure only affects the swim area at Snake Creek, Chicken Creek and Cookson Bend. Campgrounds and boat ramps will remain open. E. coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of humans and animals. The bacteria can cause numerous illnesses to include diarrhea and infections to the urinary tract, respiratory system and bloodstream. Park rangers collect water samples from Corps lake swim areas each week. Testing is conducted by the Tulsa County Health Department. If a swim area fails to meet established water quality standards it is re-sampled and tested within 24 hours. A second failure results in closure of the affected swim area. Results from samples taken from the affected area at Lake Tenkiller on Monday are expected to be available on Friday, June 20. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, senior News Director
Three Lake Tenkiller Beaches Closed
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced late Monday afternoon that three Lake Tenkiller beaches have been closed due to high levels of E. Coli.
The areas originally failed an initial test which resulted in a second test being conducted this morning. Once the areas had failed both tests, a mandatory closure was implemented.
The three beach areas that are closed for swimming until further notice are Snake Creek, Chicken Creek and Cookson Bend. Campgrounds and boat ramps will remain open. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx for the latest news.
$12.3 MiIllion Contract Awarded for I-40 Fix
A road improvement contract for Interstate 40 was recently awarded, State Sen. Mark Allen, a Republican from Spiro, and State Rep. John Bennett, a Republican from Sallisaw, announced Friday. Allen and Bennett said the project will involve rehabilitating the pavement on Interstate 40, beginning at milepost 303 and heading east. The State Transportation Commission awarded a $12.3 million contract on the project to DUIT Construction Co. Inc. and TTK Construction Co. The Edmond companies were the lowest of four bidders for the job. Once construction begins, the project is estimated to be completed in eight months. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Two Men Face Contraband Charges
Two Muldrow men were charged Wednesday in Sequoyah County District Court, Sallisaw, on various charges after one allegedly tried to sneak drugs to the other who was in the Muldrow jail at the time. Officer Brad Roberts reported that Bo Mason Dowdy, 23, top photo, came to the Muldrow jail to visit Douglas James Wilson, 43. Roberts said officers observed what appeared to be a transaction between the two, and found a hydrocodone pill on Wilson. Both Dowdy and Wilson were arrested and transported to the county jail in Sallisaw on felony drug charges and bringing contraband into a jail. Mason was charged Wednesday in district court with bringing contraband drugs into jail, possession of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school or park, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Wilson was charged in district court Wednesday with possession of contraband in jail. Both men entered not guilty please to the charges, and both cases were placed on District Judge Larry Langley's disposition docket on June 25. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Muldrow Man Charged with First Degree Murder
A Muldrow man was charged with first degree murder Thursday in Sequoyah County District Court in Sallisaw. Kelly Wayne King, 54, is charged with the death of Terry Stuart, 62, also of Muldrow. Stuart's body was found in the back yard of his home on Sequoyah Avenue in Muldrow on Monday. According to the probable cause affidavit filed with the charge, King, who was living with Stuart, and Stuart got into an argument over King's drinking problem on June 7. King told investigators in an interview after his apprehension on Monday that when he and Stuart got into the argument, Stuart pulled a knife on him. King said he grabbed Stuart by the arm and broke it. When Stuart fell to the floor, King tried to strangle him. When Stuart made choking noises, King said he got a crowbar and "finished him off." King said he hit Stuart many times. "I unloaded on him," he told investigators. King said he moved the body into the yard and cleaned up the scene. Stuart's body was found in the backyard Monday after a neighbor went to check on Stuart and saw the body, Muldrow police said. While police were at the scene, King drove by in Stuart's Mazda. King saw the police, and fled in the car. That led to a police pursuit along U.S. Highway 64 between Muldrow and Sallisaw. OHP troopers stopped King at the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and Interstate 40, just as King was about to drive into Sallisaw's 5 o'clock rush-hour traffic. King was taken into custody without incident, OHP troopers reported. They added that he had been drinking heavily. King was interviewed that evening by the district attorney's investigator and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents. King remains in the county jail, held without bond. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Electrical Short Causes Evacuation at Hospital
An electrical short in a heating tape in the attic at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw caused the evacuation of about 15 patients Thursday. Sallisaw Fire Chief Anthony Armstrong said the station received the call at 12:03 p.m. Thursday. Armstrong said firefighters found the shorted-out heat tape in the attic. The tape was used to keep pipes to a back-up air conditioning unit from freezing, Armstrong said. The smoke that filled the hospital's southern wing prompted the hospital's staff to stay on the safe side and evacuate patients. The patients were back in their rooms by 12:45 p.m. Armstrong said. He added no injuries resulted from the electrical short. The fire department remained at the hospital until the air repairman had completed repairs to the air conditioner. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Phone Service Down for East End of County
At approximately 2:15pm today a primary fiber optic AT&T line was cut. At 4:50pm AT&T Technicians found the cut just east of Shadow Creek Golf Course in Sallisaw. It is believed the line was cut by crews working to install the water line for the new Sallisaw Youth Sports Complex. The down line has resulted in no long distance service for the entire east of Sequoyah County. At present 5 technicians are working to restore service as well as a fiber optic repair crew from the Muskogee area. Along with no long distance service other affected services include credit card machines as well as some internet service. AT&T Crews will work through the night until service has been restored. The estimated completion time is projected to be during the mid morning hours. Those needing emergency services are encouraged to call 911. Services have been re-routed to a Sallisaw dispatch which in turn will contact emergency personnel in either the Muldrow or Roland areas.
Infant's Father Arrested for Rape
A Muldrow man was arrested June 5 for allegedly raping his nine-month-old daughter. Muldrow police reported they were notified June 5 by Summitt Medical in Van Buren of a child suffering from physical and sexual abuse that had occurred in Muldrow. Muldrow Officer Robert Allen responded, took a report, then contacted the father, Nathan Byrd, 27, in Muldrow. After preliminary examinations, Byrd was arrested for first-degree rape. The following day a complete examination was done on the nine-month-old female, which revealed a broken arm from about two weeks earlier and a skull fracture. The child was transported to Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was released June 9, Muldrow police reported. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Kelly Wayne King Charged with Murder
A Muldrow man was charged with murder Tuesday afternoon, it was reported on the Muldrow Police Department Facebook page. The suspect was apprehended Monday after leading police on a pursuit along U.S. Highway 64 between Muldrow and Sallisaw. Kelly Wayne King, 54, faces a homicide charge in the death of Terry Lynn Stuart, 62. Stuart's body was found Monday in the backyard of his home at 1201 W. Sequoyah in Muldrow, covered by a sheet. Arrested Monday after a pursuit was Kelly Wayne King, 54. King has a felony record, and the top photo was taken from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections web site. The second photo was taken as he was booked into the Sequoyah County jail. King was driving Stuart's white Mazda Monday, and was seen driving by Stuart's home by Muldrow police who tried to stop him. But King drove away and fled from pursuers. He was finally stopped on Sallisaw's east side by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers, after eluding two road blocks. He was later booked into the Sequoyah County Detention Center in Sallisaw for eluding. Police report Stuart's body was seen Monday by a neighbor, who called police. Police later identified Stuart by tattoos, they reported. It was eventually learned that King was temporarily living with Stuart. The OHP troopers reported King surrendered without incident, but that he had been drinking heavily. The Muldrow police called in the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to assist, and OSBI agents were at the scene Monday evening. It was not announced what the cause of death may have been, and Stuart's body was sent to the Oklahoma Medical Examiner's office. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Sallisaw Commissioners Approve Small Rate Hike
Former City Manager Lloyd Haskins told Sallisaw City Commissioners at their meeting Monday that the city's utility rates are too high and the city's debt load is too high. Over 60 persons attended the meeting, when the city's budget was the top topic. The crowd included those protesting the rate increase and city employees worried about their salaries. By a vote of three to two, the commissioners approved the small rate increase for water, sewer and sanitation, which are one utility. For the average resident, the rate will go from $39 a month to $41.75 a month, an increase of $2.75. Voting for the increase as a necessity for the city were Ronnie Lowe, Ward 1, Ro Poindexter, Ward 2, and Vicki Sawney, Ward 4. Voting against the increase were Julian Mendiola, Ward 3, and Mayor Julie Ferguson. The increase will be on the July bill for payment in August. An adjustment in the Diamond Net rate was also approved, but some will pay more and some less, Keith Skelton, assistant city manager, explained. He said Diamond Net has sought out new providers for both internet and phone service, and different packages will now be offered at different rates. That utility adjustment goes into effective immediately. Four of those at the meeting, on fixed incomes, protested any utility rate increases, while employees voiced their concerns over salaries. On the recommendation of City Manager Bill Baker, the commissioners approved the 2014-15 city budget with the exclusion of employees' cost of living (COLA) payments, which will save the city about $115,000. The employees will get their merit raises. The COLA savings will go into the city's contingency fund to cover future expenses. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Suspect Arrested, OSBI at Scene
A 55-year-old Muldrow man, Kelly King, was arrested at the end of a police pursuit Monday, that raced from Muldrow to Sallisaw, as a suspect in the suspicious death of a 62-year-old Muldrow man. The suspect was temporarily living with the victim in Muldrow, police reported. The victim's name was not released so that family could be advised of the death. King, the suspect, is in the Sequoyah County Detention Center in Sallisaw while authorities continue the investigation into the suspicious death. Muldrow police reported the OSBI has been called in to investigate, and police and the OSBI continued the investigation at the scene Monday evening. Police were at the scene earlier, when the suspect drove by the victim's residence, in the victim's car, a white Mazda. Muldrow police began the pursuit, and called for assistance. The chase went west on State Highway 64, where the suspect eluded several road blocks. Two Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers joined the chase about two miles east of Sallisaw, and were able to stop King and the Mazda at the intersection of Highway 64 and Interstate 40. King surrendered without incident, the OHP reported, and was returned to Muldrow. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
OHP Helps Corral Suspect
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers helped capture a man wanted in connection with a suspicious death in Muldrow on Monday. The suspect, whose name had not yet been officially released as of 8:30 p.m. Monday, is wanted for questioning about the death of a 62-year-old Muldrow resident. Muldrow police were at the scene on Monday evening, and unavailable for comment. The call for help in the pursuit of the suspect went out at 4:35 p.m. Monday, and the OHP joined in the chase about two miles east of Sallisaw at the request of the Muldrow Police Department. The troopers were able to herd the suspect, who was driving a 1997 four-door Mazda, off U.S.Highway 64 at its intersection with Interstate 40, on Sallisaw's east side, at 4:50 p.m. No one was injured in the apprehension, and troopers reported the suspect surrendered without incident. Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin praised the troopers for stopping the suspect because the pursuit came into Sallisaw shortly before going-home traffic hit the streets. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
High Speed Pursuit Possibly Linked to Homicide
At approximately 4:35pm dispatch received a call from the Muldrow Police Dept. of a high speed pursuit involving a white 1997 4-door Mazda vehicle. The car had one male occupant that was believed to be involved in a possible homicide in the Muldrow area. The car was traveling West on Hwy 64 from Muldrow to Sallisaw. The Sallisaw Police placed spike strips along Hwy 64 located near Mr. Jiff's Convenience Store. It is believed that the car hit the strips and went airborne coming to rest in an area just North of Mr. Jiff's Convenience Store. This is the grassy area located near the I-40 off-ramp. The male suspect is now in custody. While we know the name of the individual involved in this pursuit, we will not release it until given approval by authorities. Stay tuned to The MIX 105.1 for further updates.
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Murder Suspect Enters Blind Plea
Craig Neal Hart, 57, of Vian, who was to go on trial for first-degree murder and other charges Monday in Sequoyah County District Court in Sallisaw, instead entered a blind plea before District Judge Jeff Payton Monday, and will be sentenced on Aug. 11 by Judge Payton. Hart, by entering a blind plea, does not plead guilty, but allows the judge to decide upon a punishment. Hart is accused, with three others, in the shooting death of Jack Purselley, 38, at his rural home near Akins, where he was found on July 25, 2011, in his recliner, shot five times. His wife, Raelynne Simonin, 25, pleaded no contest to charges on Sept. 11, 2013, and was sentenced to 45 years in prison. At the time she said she married Purselley because he told her he had a $1 million life insurance policy and she was the beneficiary. David Joseph Danylchuk, 55, of Sallisaw was sentenced to life for his part in the murder and conspiracy, and William Douglas Daniel, 54, of Sallisaw pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for a 20-year sentence and his testimony against the three other conspirators.
Sallisaw City Budget on Monday Agenda
Sallisaw City Commissioners will be voting on the city's 2014-15 budget at their regular meeting Monday. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at the Sallisaw Civic Center. A public hearing will be held before the vote on the budget resolution. Sallisaw Mayor Julie Ferguson has said she is opposed to increasing utility rates for city residents, especially those on a fixed income, and other reasons. Included in the budget is a minimum rate increase for residential water, sewer and sanitation services. The new minimum rate for residents will be $41.75, an increase of $2.75 a month, according to the meeting agenda. The rate for telecommunication services will also change, some will be higher and some lower, the agenda points out. The new communication rates, according to the agenda, are not a revenue source for the city, but reflect the changed costs of telecommunication services including an increased internet speed and lower phone costs. If approved, the new rates will be effective on June 10. The agenda is available for viewing on the city's website at www.sallisawok.org. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Kidnapping Preliminary Hearing Set for June 13
The preliminary hearing for an accused attempted kidnapping suspect has been set for June 13 in Sequoyah County District Court in Sallisaw. Matthew Ryan Cruise, 24, of Muldrow pleaded not guilty to the attempted kidnapping charge on May 21 in district court. Muldrow police reported Cruise approached four teens, two boys and two girls, as they were walking home from the Muldrow Park on May 4. The police report says Cruise approached one of the girls and asked if she smoked. She replied no, then Cruise allegedly grabbed her and tried to get her into a pickup truck in the parking lot of a convenience store. The driver and another passenger in the pickup were reported not to have been involved in the alleged attempt at kidnapping. The girl broke away from Cruise, and the teens ran. The girl's mother contacted police immediately, which led to the discovery of surveillance videos, and the video of the truck led to the identification of Cruise. Cruise was arrested without incident May 16 at his residence in Northdale Estates north of Muldrow. Judge Larry Langley will preside in the preliminary hearing. Stay tuned of KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Former Detention Officer Due Back in Court
A former Sequoyah County Detention officer is scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday, according to court records. Amy Beth Minor, 29, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Her case is scheduled on Judge Larry Langley's disposition docket Wednesday. Minor entered a not guilty plea to the charge when she made her first court appearance April 1. Minor was arrested after she was accused of hitting a woman over the head with a whiskey bottle during an argument over a text message. The victim told police that Minor became angry, spit on her and struck her over the head with a half-gallon whiskey bottle. The police report noted the victim was bleeding from the head. When Minor was contacted by police she said she didn't mean to hurt anybody, and that she only hit the woman after the woman attempted to hit her. Minor was off duty from her detention officer duties at the time of the incident, and was later suspended from those duties without pay. A short time later she resigned from the post. According to court records, Minor is represented by Sallisaw attorney Fourth Scoufus. Her case was continued from an earlier docket after Scoufus filed for a motion for discovery, inspection and production of exculpatory evidence. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
Adcocks Enter Not Guilty Pleas
Naaman Adcock and his wife,Tabitha Adcock, both of rural Muldrow, entered not guilty pleas to a variety of gun and child abuse charges Wednesday in Sequoyah County District Court in Sallisaw. Both their cases have been placed on Judge Larry Langley's disposition docket for 9 a.m. June 25. Naaman Adcock, 40, is charged with child abuse, feloniously pointing a firearm and reckless conduct with a firearm. Tabitha Adcock, 31, is charged with child endangerment, permitting abuse, and reckless conduct with a firearm. The court clerk's office reported the Adcocks have not yet obtained attorneys. The charges arose from a call placed to 911 in the early morning hours of May 27, after Tabitha's 12-year-old daughter ran to a neighbor's house and asked they call for help. In later interrogations, Tabitha said the couple were shooting tires in their yard, and nothing was amiss. But her two children told investigators that the couple became involved in an argument, and Naaman Adcock first grabbed Tabitha's 5-year-old son and threw him out of their mobile home, then grabbed him by the shirt and threatened to shoot the boy in the head. Tabitha told investigators, "The gun wasn't loaded." Tabitha Adcock told investigators later that she lied because she was afraid her husband would lose his job. According to the report, Naaman Adcock later told investigators that he became angry when his wife left, and shot holes in the mobile home's walls. Investigators reported finding bullet holes in several of the home's walls, in the bedroom and in the living room walls and ceiling. The report also notes that Naaman Adcock admitted to investigators that he had been drinking. Before leaving the home, sheriff's deputies confiscated nine guns belonging to Adcock, because he appeared to be drunk. Both Naaman and Tabitha Adcock were arrested the next day. He bonded out of the Sequoyah County Jail on a $24,000 bond and she bonded out on a $14,000 bond. The next day it was announced that Naaman Adcock, an officer with the Fort Smith Police Department, had resigned from his post.
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Buying a Cheap Guitar - Is it Worth It?
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Buying a Cheap Guitar – Is it Worth It?
Many people perceive low-cost guitar as low good quality, improperly produced guitar. In fact, some people might probably be intimidated by the fact that it wasn't US produced guitar. You might not consider Chinese or Korean produced guitars and can not receive a cheap guitar, until newly.
Numerous huge guitar producers have absolutely started producing their guitars in Korea, China and India to offer more affordable guitars for the general guitar player. Not everybody will afford a 00+ Fender or Gibson guitars and there's a big marketplace for inexpensive guitars under 0.
Many of the Epiphone cheap guitars models that is own by Gibson today are yielded in Korea. Kramer, that is another fast owned by Gibson produces almost all of its inexpensive guitars in Korea too. Fender purchased Jackson a limited years ago, and today nearly all of its Jackson guitars are yielded in Korea and India. BC Rich low-cost guitars along with a great deal of Ibanez guitar models are created in Korea too.
The cheap of work could aid to provide cheaper guitar, but that alone cannot become the just reason for reducing guitar costs.
So, why some guitars really dirt cheap but some guitars are outrageously costly?
There are a amount of factors determining a guitar production cost.
The initial element for creating a guitar inexpensive or pricey is the actual guitar production process. Was the guitar hand-made or was it produced in a very automated contemporary guitar factory? Hand-made guitars are more high-priced, although the guitars coming out from an automated factory are usually cheaper because the very automated production process refuses to need a whole lot manual work including guitar building, quality control.
Another factor which can determine a guitar cost is the standard of information used for producing this guitar. This may include the woods used for the guitar neck and body, the paints and finishes. Cheaper guitars utilize inexpensive woods like plywood for building the guitar body, although more pricey guitars utilize quality woods like mahogany, rosewood, alder.
The 3rd element for creating a guitar low-cost or pricey is the best standard of electronics and hardware that go in the guitar. Low-cost guitars usually have cheap bridge, tuners, and stock pickups. Pricey guitars are created with quality hardware and electronics. As an illustration the expense of the single Seymour-Duncan pickup may be much high than the cost for a good inexpensive guitar created in Korea.
Inexpensive Guitars – Does it value to get 1?
It truly depends. Not everybody can utilize a inexpensive guitar. If you're expert musician together with the guitar is your tool of trade, then you potentially will likely not want to buy a low-cost guitar. Even though many cheap guitars today have a very good top quality, expert musicians like hand-made electrical guitars yielded by specialist luthiers.
If you don't have to invest many thousand dollars on a Gibson Les Paul guitar, then you may have a take a consider cheaper guitars. Remember that inexpensive guitars are no longer no-name guitars. You'll be capable to nevertheless get Ibanez, Jackson, ESP, Epiphone, Fernandes, BC Rich, Squier, and several a lot more distinguished guitar brands for lower than 0!
I purchased a inexpensive guitar produced in China by Fernandes for really 0. The guitar has a licensed Floyd Rose tremolo, a very great, easy-playable neck and good sound. This guitar can place "cheap" and "quality" in 1 sentence. My inexpensive guitar is value a lot more than 0 and it's really of the better good quality than some US created Fenders I have played.
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The CRTC is being urged to hold a public inquiry into the sales practices of the country's major telecommunications service providers.
The formal request to the federal regulator comes from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), an Ottawa-based non-profit group that often battles with Canada's major telecommunications service providers.
PIAC executive director John Lawford on Monday called for CRTC chairperson Ian Scott to investigate recent media reports about high-pressure sales tactics used by least one major company.
"Many of these aggressive sales practices appear to have targeted vulnerable consumers, including older Canadians, grieving spouses and blind customers," Lawford writes.
His letter refers to a CBC news investigation in November that began with allegations by Andrea Rizzo, a Bell call centre employee in Scarborough, who said she was under intense pressure to make a sale on every call.
The CBC reported later that it had received emails from dozens of Bell customers with various complaints and that a "flood" of Bell employees, past and present, had followed Rizzo's lead in speaking out about the stress they felt from pressure to meet sales targets.
At the time, Bell Canada's spokesperson told the CBC that it succeeds in a highly competitive marketplace by serving its 23 million customers well. He also said the tactics described by current and former Bell employees would be "completely contrary" to the company's culture, values and code of conduct.
A spokesperson for the CRTC, headquartered in the Ottawa area, acknowledged receiving PIAC's letter, but offered to further comment.
Bell, Rogers and Telus were asked for their reaction to the PIAC letter, but no comments had been received as of mid-afternoon Monday.
Lawford, whose organization takes a pro-consumer stance on a number of issues, acknowledged in an interview that the allegations against Bell haven't been proven in court, but said that's why the CRTC needs to step in.
"Anecdotally, we've had complaints from customers that this is happening at other companies," Lawford said.
He said that the CRTC would be able to provide a transparent forum to hear both the allegations and rebuttals.
"And they have the power, in their statute, to do things like this. And they have done it before," Lawford said in an interview.
He pointed to the recently updated code of conduct for the Canadian wireless telecommunications providers, which went into effect on Dec. 1 after the CRTC spent months collecting submissions from various parties.
He also said that nondisclosure of terms and misleading information about terms accounted for 10.9 per cent of complaints received by the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services, another federal agency that works with the CRTC and oversees the wireless code.
Lawford said an industry-wide inquiry into telecommunications services would serve a similar role as a probe into banking sales practices that's being conducted by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.
The FCAC probe was launched last year after another series of CBC articles, beginning with allegations about sales practices at TD Bank that later included all of Canada's major banks. The federal agency said last month that it expects to release its report during the first quarter of this year.


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Board index » Silent Hill Central » Silent Hill Origins
Places you may have not been too
Mr. E. Nygma
Missing since: 18 Dec 2010
Cyrus Hanley wrote:
paladin181 wrote:
I Opened the police station hoping to find an assault rifle, or some ammo. As for this one, I don't know of any obvious buildings I missed..
There's an assault rifle in Origins?
I know that Homecoming had the M14 battle rifle, but that only held five rounds in each magazine...
Is the assault rifle an unlockable weapon, or is it available during the first play through?
Yeah its in some bookstore.
I love the Silent Hill Series. The Games: Homecoming, Origins, and Shattered Memories, did nothing wrong whatsoever, they were developed well, and did things different. Just because they were not by Team Silent doesn't mean that they're bad games. I believe in this series. I Believe that one day, we can have a game that will make all Silent Hill fans Happy. I believe that Silent Hill Downpour can achieve this.
Team Silent may be gone, but their Series isn't. Instead... it's here, it's alive.
Shacknasty
Cafe5to2 Waitress
Missing since: 25 May 2009
Notes left: 276
Dogg Thang wrote:
Anyway, is Silent Hill: Origins worth getting? I heard that it was recently added to the PSN game store and I was considering whether to buy it or not.
I realise I'm late to this thread but just a heads-up on the PSN version - the game is glitched so that cut scenes don't play properly and finish early. The glitch has been there since it went up and still hasn't been fixed so I'm not sure it ever will be.
Others have mentioned it here - http://www.silenthillforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=20075
The UMD version doesn't have the same issue.
Supposedly these glitches were actually fixed a few months back. Several people from the PSP board on GameFAQs comment on not having any problems downloading it recently, but I can't confirm this.
Look for the ridiculous in everything and you will find it. - Jules Renard
Alppu90
Post subject: Re: Places you may have not been too
Notes left: 4
Last seen at: Finland
I found that door leading into Public Records in my second playthrough. Somehow I missed it for the first time.
MarcusMiller: I think the main reason for missing it though was because I was just trying to run away.
Yeah, there's constant threat while exploring the town. It's kinda annoying 'cos there are enemies endlessly...
"Eddie, have you gone nuts?" - James Sunderland

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Upcoming ECC meeting likely to review new oil refinery policy draft
E&P firms warn of halt in investment
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has prepared a final draft of Pakistan Oil Refinery Policy, 2021 which is expected be tabled in next meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet for approval.
According to sources, a final draft of the policy will be laid before upcoming ECC meeting which is likely to be held during next week. After getting ECC's nod, the same draft policy will be presented in the federal cabinet to get its final approval prior to its promulgation in the country.
The new policy would attract huge investment in the oil refining sector by offering tax rebate to the local and foreign investors for up-gradation and establishment of new deep-conversion refineries.
Similarly, import duty on motor gasoline from 5 per cent to 10pc, and diesel from 13pc to 10pc would be applicable as tariff protection for refineries, effective from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026.
Likewise, there would be a 10-year income tax holiday for up-gradation, modernisation and expansion of the existing refinery projects, besides a 20-year income tax holiday for all new deep-conversion refinery projects of a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels per day (bpd).
As per the policy, the product pricing formula of refineries would be based on "True Import Parity Price", while there would be zero duty on import of crude oil from fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24).
The policy would also offer exemption from customs duties and other levies on the import of any equipment and machinery for up-gradation and establishment of new oil facilities whereas there will be no restriction on the selection of equipment, technology or process other than the fact that it must be deep conversion refinery.
However, no new hydro-skimming refinery will be allowed to be installed in the country.
Infrastructure such as Single Point Mooring (SPM), Single Bouy Mooring (SBM), jetties, subsea/land pipelines, oil terminals, and tank farms will be treated as separate Projects and the incentives shall also be applicable to these projects. Wherever applicable, separate licenses will be obtained for the above mentioned Infrastructure from the relevant Authorities
The government will not provide any product off-take guarantees. Refineries will be allowed to sell products to any marketing company including their own affiliates in marketing and distribution. However, import of finished products by OMCs will be limited to only projected deficit in accordance with provisions of Rule 35(g) of the Pakistan Oil Rules 2016, ensuring uplifting of local refined products first.
Locally produced crude will be allocated to the closest refinery that can handle crude with such specifications. Once allocated, the same may not be cancelled if a new refinery comes up closer to the crude source, unless mutually agreed amongst the existing user, new proposed user and the Petroleum Division, Ministry of Energy. After upliftment of local crude oil, if so allocated, the refineries will be free to import crude oil from any source except from prohibited countries, with no obligation or guarantee on the part of the Government of Pakistan.
Refineries will be allowed export of surplus petroleum products, or products with specifications that do not have local demand under the intimation to OGRA and MEPD.
All existing refineries are encouraged to upgrade and modernize their refineries to produce environmental friendly fuels as per specifications notified by Petroleum Division. OGRA will monitor modernisation projects and submit quarterly work assessment report to Petroleum Division based on refinery's work plan.
Currently, there are five players operating in the oil refining sector in Pakistan including, Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), Attock Petroleum Limited (ARL), National refinery Limited (NRL), Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited (BPPL). All of the refineries are hyrdoskimming refineries, except for PARCO which is a mild-conversion refinery.
Four out of the five refineries operating in Pakistan are using old technology and even the fifth one, PARCO, is now more than 20 years old. Despite being integral to the growth of the economy, no new refinery could materialise for more than a decade and only two refineries have been added in last 40 years, including PARCO, 60pc of which is owned by the government.
Pakistan's local refineries are the backbone of heavy industrial development and are intrinsically connected to defense and energy security needs of the country. They have a pivotal role in the energy supply chain and economic development of Pakistan.
The product slate typically comprises of Naphtha, Motor Gasoline (MS), High Speed Diesel (HSD), Furnace Oil (FO), Kerosene, Jet fuel (JP-1&JP-8), High-Octane Blending Component (HOBC), Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) and Light Diesel Oil (LDO).
Pakistan's oil refining capacity is about 450,000 barrels per day (bpd), equivalent to 20 million tons per annum.
Historically, local refineries have supplied about 60pc of country's requirements of diesel, 30pc of motor gasoline and 100pc of jet fuel for defense. The rest is imported as refined products.
Meanwhile, state run-oil and gas exploration companies have warned the government that investment in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) extract plants would come to halt due to anti-local and pro-importers polices, which offer tax concessions to LPG importers.
According to local media reports, during a meeting on the new proposed LPG Policy 2021, state-run companies; Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Pak Arab Refinery Limited (Parco), said that they had set up LPG extraction plant at a cost of $20-30 million.
However, disparity in taxes in favour of LPG importers had resulted in a loss for them. They said that they had to cut prices of LPG several time due to monopoly of LPG importers.
The meeting was informed that there would be no new LPG extraction plant in future if pro-importers policies continue and that LPG importers were bringing cheaper and low quality LPG from Iran while there is no mechanism to check quality.
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[ARCHIVED] 58th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place this Weekend in Downtown East Lansing
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the 58th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will be taking place this weekend in downtown East Lansing. Festival hours are from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, August 7 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 8.
The festival site includes M.A.C. Avenue, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, and Albert Avenue, from the entrance/exit to the Albert Avenue Garage (the garage will remain accessible to eastbound Albert Avenue traffic) to Bailey Street. The festival site also includes Ann Street Plaza, Fountain Square and the new Albert EL Fresco pedestrian space.
Festival offerings will include more than 80 artists from across the United States, live music on the Jackson® Main Stage in Ann Street Plaza, artist demonstrations, children's activities and eat-on-site food. Offerings for this year's festival will be on a smaller scale due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic during the festival planning and the priority placed on spacing booths and activities to allow for physical distancing. There will also be some virtual offerings on the ELAF Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ELArtFest, for those who do not feel comfortable attending the in-person event, and an ELAF Green Team will be circulating during the festival to disinfect surfaces. Festival goers should note that the CDC does recommend that masks be worn in crowded outdoor settings in areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases. As of Friday, Aug. 6, the CDC's COVID-19 data tracker shows that there is a substantial level of community transmission in Ingham County. It is also recommended that festival goers practice safe physical distancing from other groups to the extent possible.
"While this year's festival may look a little different than previous festivals, we are excited to be able to bring back an in-person event this year that will offer up much of what festival patrons have enjoyed during previous festivals on a slightly smaller scale," said East Lansing Art Festival Coordinator Heather Majano.
A list of exhibiting artists, festival schedules and additional information is available at www.elartfest.com.
Getting To the Festival
The festival can be accessed by vehicle, bike and foot. A festival site map that highlights downtown parking locations can be viewed here http://www.elartfest.com/day-of. The majority of parking locations will remain accessible despite festival street closures. The Albert Avenue Garage, 188 Albert Avenue, will remain accessible to eastbound Albert Avenue traffic and the Grove Street Garage, 330 Grove Street, will remain accessible by taking Abbot Road to Linden Street to Grove Street. The Charles Street Garage, 121 Charles St., and Division Street Garage, 181 Division St., will remain accessible from Grand River Avenue. Accessible/barrier free parking is available in all lots and garages in downtown East Lansing and there will be reserved areas for accessible/barrier-free parking in the Bailey Street Lot, 126 Bailey St., and at the parking meters on M.A.C. Avenue north of Albert Avenue.
Street Closures
Motorists are advised that street closures for the festival will begin at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 and end by no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8. Closures will include Albert Avenue, from M.A.C. Avenue to Bailey Street, and M.A.C. Avenue, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue.
The 58th Annual East Lansing Art Festival is supported by grants from the East Lansing Arts Commission and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The ELAF's Pinnacle Sponsor is Jackson National Life Insurance Company ® and Corporate Sponsors are LeafFilter® and T-Mobile.


On Saturday 19th September 2015, Cafe Concrete featured performances by Owl Project, Piano:Forest, Sonic Literature and Koombe with DJ duties by David Strang. This was a special free event as part of the Acts of Making festival and was kindly supported by the Crafts Council, Plymouth City Council and the Orangery Garden Cafe, Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall.
Thanks to Cafe Concrete for hosting the night and these images. Cafe Concrete: adventures in experimental electronica, sound art and music from the outer limits. Curated by Matthew Coombe.


The Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement reported through SEN. BYE of the 5th Dist. and SEN. LINARES of the 33rd Dist., Chairpersons of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
(3) "Public institution of higher education" means those institutions of higher education identified in subdivisions (1) and (2) of section 10a-1 of the general statutes.
(b) Beginning in the fall semester of 2019, and for each semester thereafter, in accordance with 8 USC 1621(d), any eligible student without legal immigration status who files an affidavit with an institution of higher education pursuant to subdivision (9) of section 10a-29 of the general statutes, stating that such eligible student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status, or will file such application as soon as he or she is eligible, shall be eligible to apply for and receive, to the extent permitted by federal law, institutional financial aid to attend a public institution of higher education in the state.
(c) Not later than January 1, 2019, the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Trustees for The University of Connecticut shall establish procedures and develop forms to enable persons who are eligible for institutional financial aid under subsection (b) of this section to apply for and receive, to the extent permitted by federal law, such institutional financial aid.
(d) Nothing in this section is intended to require or compel a public institution of higher education to match the amount of federal student financial aid a person eligible for institutional financial aid under subsection (a) of this section would receive if such person was eligible for such federal student financial aid.
(e) The Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Trustees for The University of Connecticut may adopt policies as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
In Subsec. (b), provisions were rephrased for clarity.
The bill results in no fiscal impact to the higher education constituent units as it does not alter the total amount provided for institutional financial aid. The bill does result in a potential redistribution of such aid among recipients.
Beginning with the fall 2019 semester, this bill extends, to certain students who lack legal immigration status, eligibility for institutional financial aid to attend an in-state, public higher education institution (i.e., UConn and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities). The bill extends eligibility for the aid to these students, to the extent allowed by federal law, if they (1) meet certain residency, age, and criminal history requirements and (2) file an affidavit about their intent to legalize their immigration status with the institution they are attending.
The bill specifies that it does not require or compel an institution to match the amount of federal student aid that such students would receive if they were eligible for federal student aid.
The bill requires UConn and the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), by January 1, 2019, to establish procedures and develop forms to enable the newly eligible students to apply for and receive institutional financial aid. It allows UConn and BOR to adopt any policies necessary to implement the bill.
Under the bill, institutional financial aid consists of (1) tuition waivers and remissions, (2) grants for educational expenses, and (3) student employment. The aid is funded by tuition revenue set aside by the public higher education institutions for full- or part-time students who are enrolled in a degree-granting program or a precollege remedial program and demonstrate substantial financial need.
5. have filed an affidavit with the institution they are attending stating that they have either filed an application to legalize their immigration status or will file one as soon as they are eligible.
Students who lack legal immigration status already must file such an affidavit in order to qualify for in-state tuition (see BACKGROUND).
Under federal law, a person who lacks legal immigration status is ineligible for most state and local public benefits, including postsecondary education benefits, unless a state law affirmatively provides for such eligibility (8 U.S.C. § 1621(d)).
4. is registered as an entering student, or is a student, at UConn, a Connecticut State University, a community-technical college, or Charter Oak State College.
Students without legal immigration status who meet the above criteria must file an affidavit with the institution stating that they have applied to legalize their immigration status or will do so as soon as they are eligible (CGS § 10a-29(9)).
sHB 5031, reported favorably by the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, is identical to this bill.


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Dallas Map easily locates main attractions in this city on the western prairie. Begin with Downtown, Victory, Park, Deep Ellum, Potters House, South Dallas Cultural Center, Dallas African American Museum, Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Irving Black Arts Council, Booker T. Washington School for Performing & Visual Arts, Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. Also consider Dealey Plaza, Neiman Marcus, Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive, National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame, AT&T Stadium, Fountain Place, John F. Kennedy Memorial, West End, Dallas World Aquarium, Victory Park, House Of Blues, Dallas Market Center, Highland Park Village, Galleria Dallas, Perot Museum of Nature & Science, Southfork Ranch, AT&T Performing Arts Center, Meyerson Symphony Center, Majestic Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Three, Texas Theater, Gexa Energy Pavilion Bob Hope Theatre, Irving Arts Center, Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie.